Ghost
Why does Castle punch Brandon?
He was making fun of him.
What animal does Ghost say Coach Brody looks like?
A turtle
Who does Ghost race against at the first track meet?
Lou
Where does Ghost's mom start to work when he is in the fourth grade?
The hospital
What does the storeowner, Mr. Charles, ask Ghost every day when he comes in to the store?
"Let me guess, sunflower seeds?"
How does Castle get the nickname Ghost?
The night Ghost and his mom ran into Mrs. Charles' store, Mr. Charles said that they looked like they had just seen a ghost. Castle decided to give himself the nickname after that.
What does Coach Brody do as a second job?
Taxi driver
What is the name of the track team that Coach Brody invites Ghost to join?
The Defenders
What is the deal Castle's mom made with Coach?
He can join the track team but if he messes up at school one time, he is done.
Who does Castle eat lunch with every day?
Drae and Red
Where does Castle sleep at night?
On a pallet on the living room floor
What is Coach's full name?
Otis Brody
What did their uniforms look like?
Electric blue with gold letters
What did Ghost's mom cook the morning of the race?
Bacon and eggs
Why did Ghost decide to cut class?
The other kids saw his shoes and started making fun of him.
What happened the night Ghost said he learned how to run?
His father got angry and tried to shoot Ghost and his mom.
How did Coach's tooth get chipped?
His dad punched him when he was 15. He asked him to change the channel so he could watch an Olympic race.
What is the name of the newbie girl that runs at the first track meet?
Patina
What type of degree is Castle's mom trying to earn?
A nursing degree
What advice does Mr. Charles give Castle?
"Don't ever let nobody tell you your dreams or your life is little."
Basketball
What secret did the coach share at the restaurant?
That he ran at the Olympics and won a gold medal
What is Lou and Castle's specialty in running track?
Sprinting
What was Ghost's dad's prison sentence?
10 years
What is the motivation mobile?
Its what the coach calls his car when he follows the runners on their long run.